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Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert(2026)

Action Drama History

Status: Released

Date: 2026-02-17

70%

36 Votes

Time: 2h 6m

A grand martial arts feast is back!

Overview:

Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive" to Chang'an.

Languages: Mandarin.

Countries:

China

Budget: $123,000,000.00

Revenue: $203,356,793.00

ProductionCompanies:

Peace Film Production Co.

Movie: Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert

Top 10 Billed Cast

吴京

Dao Ma

謝霆鋒

Di Ting

于适

Shu

陈丽君

Ayuya

孙艺洲

Zhishilang

此沙

Heyi Xuan

李云霄

Ms. Yanzi

梁家輝

Old Mo

张晋

Shuang Tou She / Double-headed Snake

惠英紅

Mrs. Yuchi

Video Trailer Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert

Video: In UK, IE cinemas now [Subtitled]

In UK, IE cinemas now [Subtitled]

Official Trailer [Subtitled]

UK, IE & Malta Final Trailer [Subtitled]

UK, IE & Malta Official Trailer [Subtitled]

Ayuya (Chen Lijun) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen!

Da Lai (WINWIN a.k.a Dong sicheng) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen!

Dao Ma (Wu Jing) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen!

Di Ting (Nicholas Tse) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen!

Exclusive 4K Clip - Black Ox Beach Fire Battle

Experience BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS exactly as intended! UK previews on 16 April (including IMAX)!

All 24 videos

In UK, IE cinemas now [Subtitled] - Trailer

Official Trailer [Subtitled] - Trailer

UK, IE & Malta Final Trailer [Subtitled] - Trailer

UK, IE & Malta Official Trailer [Subtitled] - Trailer

Ayuya (Chen Lijun) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen! - Featurette

Da Lai (WINWIN a.k.a Dong sicheng) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen! - Featurette

Dao Ma (Wu Jing) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen! - Featurette

Di Ting (Nicholas Tse) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen! - Featurette

Exclusive 4K Clip - Black Ox Beach Fire Battle - Clip

Experience BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS exactly as intended! UK previews on 16 April (including IMAX)! - Teaser

Jet Li pays tribute to Yuen Woo-ping! - Featurette

Making of - Forming the Guardians Team - Behind the Scenes

Making of - Wuxia in Its True Colours - Behind the Scenes

Making of - Wuxia Makes a comeback - Behind the Scenes

Nicholas Tse: It's a once in a lifetime martial arts cast! - Featurette

Official Teaser [Subtitled] - Teaser

Pei Xingyan (Liu Yaowen) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen! - Featurette

Reviews from premiere audience! - Featurette

Shu (Yosh Yu) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen! - Featurette

UK, IE & Malta Teaser [Subtitled] - Teaser

Watch out for a special post-credit scene in BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS! - Clip

Why you should watch BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS on the BIG SCREEN? - Featurette

Xiao Lai (Chaney Lin) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen! - Featurette

Yanziniang (Li Yunxiao) invites you to watch Blades of the Guardians on the big screen! - Featurette

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